SHADOWS: VISIBLE & INVISIBLE
by seven Catholic Teen Books authors
CatholicTeenBooks.com Hallowtide-themed
short story anthology!
“For if he were not expecting that those who had fallen would rise again, it would have been superfluous and foolish to pray for the dead. But if he was looking to the splendid reward that is laid up for those who fall asleep in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought. Therefore he made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin.”
(2 Maccabees 12:44-46)
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"Spooky and Satisfying!
This book is a wonderful way to teach teens about the important impact our prayers have on the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
A valuable resource!"
~Catholic Mom and Daughter Channel (YouTube)
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CatholicTeenBooks has 4 other anthologies and some are available as a Book-Club-in-a-Box! Learn more HERE.
7 Short Hallowtide-themed Stories
♦ Grace doesn't know what it means to go "souling," but she certainly wasn't expecting it to be like this!
♦ A storm drives William and his friends inside the dark church for shelter. Are animals making noises in the loft or is it something more sinister?
♦ Trapped in the mountains by a blizzard and a pack of T. rex, Darryl, Joshua, and Harry's All Hallows' Eve is looking dangerous enough—even before things take an eerie turn.
♦ A medieval girl in a nunnery struggles with conflicts when another novice breaks her vows on the day of All Souls, revealing a shocking secret.
♦ Vanessa doesn't need anyone's help, and she sets out to prove it by going alone to investigate strange lights in the cemetery.
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♦ When you live on a spaceship like Philip does, visiting the cemetery to pray for the dead always comes with the risk of joining them.
♦ It's another All Hallowtide, and on this All Souls’ Day, a young man finds himself at the cemetery yet again, but he's not alone. Will tonight be the night, or will the torment continue?
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PRAISE FOR SHADOWS: VISIBLE & INVISIBLE
"With powerful tales ranging from historical fiction to contemporary stories to sci-fi and speculative fiction, the authors gently nudge readers to appreciate the importance and efficacy of praying for souls at all times of year.”
~Barbara
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“I might never look at Halloween the same way again! These exciting and emotive stories, representing a variety of genres, draw the reader into settings and situations that shed new light on celebrating the triduum of All Hallowtide: Hallowe'en, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day. Expect this anthology for teens to cause reflection on the afterlife and to invigorate prayer for the dearly departed. It will do the same for adults! And now I must find a recipe for those delicious-sounding soul cakes.”
~Cynthia T. Toney, Author of the Bird Face series and The Other Side of Freedom
"Even the Souls in Purgatory will agree that this book is a rare and much needed find. Any book that inspires prayers for the faithfully departed is a winner, and this collection has seven unique stories sure to inspire any teen to practice spiritual acts of mercy."
~CatholicReads.com
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"Spooky and Satisfying! This book is a wonderful way to teach teens about the important impact our prayers have on the Holy Souls in Purgatory. A valuable resource!"
~Catholic Mom and Daughter Channel (YouTube)
“Maybe it is because I am past the half century mark, or maybe just finally growing up a bit, or even because if have lost a sibling to addiction, but whatever the reason for the last 5 years the concepts of purgatory, and praying for the dead have been more and more on my mind, on my heart, and part of my daily prayers. Because of that this anthology touched me deeply. Each of the seven stories caused me to reflect, think and pray.” (Full review on BookReviewsAndMore.ca)
~Steven R. McEvoy, blogger at Book Reviews & More
Blog Tour Schedule and Reviews/Articles:
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~LifeLines Radio interview with Leslea Wahl: click here
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~Book review by Catholic Mom: click here
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~Catholic Mom Momcast: click here
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~Book review on Book Reviews & More: click here
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~Franciscan Mom Blog: click here
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~Book Tour stop on Things Visible & Invisible: click here
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~Book Tour stop Relevant Fiction for Body & Soul: click here
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~Featured on Catholic Mom & Daughter's YouTube channel: click here
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~Shadows on Book Review's Top 10 List! click here
~Interview with Tony Kolenc, one of Shadows' authors: click here
~Today's Catholic Homeschooling: click here​
~Catholic Faith Network interview: click here
~ Blog Tour Stop at Spiritual Woman: click here
~Sound Mind and Spirit podcast: click here
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~Interview on The Homeschooling Saints podcast: click here
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~Shepherds Pie podcast: click here
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~Catholic Bookworm on WCAT TV: click here
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~Jed's Reading with your Kids podcast: click here
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~Catholic Reads Review post: click here
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~Mourning Glory Podcast: click here
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~Book review on Eight Hobbits blog: click here
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